Come nourish your soul with Najia, a Philadelphia, PA based performer, teacher, and choreographer of
the ancient art of Middle Eastern dance. Najia’s unique training method
and certifications will awaken
the goddess within you. Her passion for dancing has led
her to study with international dance stars
throughout the globe as well as performing throughout this country and abroad. Najia made regular trips
to the Middle East for over a decade, typically spending two to three months a year researching dance
and bringing this wealth of knowledge home to her students and the stage.

Najia's desire to share her knowledge from her influential teachers, Sahra Saeeda, Aszmara, Jehan,
Elena Lentini, Delilah , Dina and Nagwa Said led her to produce over a hundred hafla shows, events
and workshops for dancers since 1998. Her students have the opportunity to study with these
world famous bellydancers and perform in shows
with them. Najia is known for her beautiful, soulful, cultural and
passionate approach to Middle Eastern dance. She is also a professional
artist, performer, teacher and
award winning choreographer.

"Najia is the most qualified bellydance teacher
in the Philadelphia area. She has trained
numerous professional dancers who now work here and her authentic style is reflected in her
students. We are happy to have her represent our Arabic culture and show people the true
dance and correct way.", - Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant in Philadelphia

MIND TV
When this public television station launched their
new programming,they approached Najia because of her expertise in the field of Middle Eastern
dance to educate their viewing aydience.You can still watch these episodes which feature Najia
and her students, and dance troupe members Ewelina, Scheherezade (Vasha Hatal), Jenaya,
Danielle Flowers, Tatiana (Kahina Asurah) and Bill Koutsouros of Animus Music. Her eight
episodes include:
 The History of Bellydance
 Bellydancing & Pregnancy
 Basic Bellydance Lesson
 Belly with Finger Cymbals
 Bellydancing Drum Solo
 Bellydancing for Back Health
 Performance by Najia Balancing Tray of Candles
 Belly Dance Hafla Performance by Najia & Student Troupe

ABC News Health Report with Anita Brickman
Najia demonstrates the health benefits of Bellydance to the live music of Animus.

ABC Action News
Najia was chosen to dance for the
intro to Action News theme song for 3 years running.

CNN Headline News
Najia did 2 shows bellydance shows
for CNN, one which featured all ages including children.

CN8 show "Seeking Solutions with Suzanne"
Najia and senior citizen students demonstrate to viewers
about bellydancing's positive effects on the health of spine, and the heart Also interesting
is a student featured a "Green"bellydance
costume made from all recycled materials.

CN8 Morning Show
Najia, students and a talented drummer from Morrocco spend the morning
showing viewers how to bellydance.

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